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Donald Trump’s experience in politics makes him assume that, without supporting some exceptions to abortion, any Republican is vulnerable to losing even in presidential elections.
During an event held in Iowa, the 77-year-old politician He urged the members of his party to be more tolerant with some issues, since this is what citizens demand.
“Without exceptions, it is very difficult to win elections. “We would probably lose majorities in 2024 without the exceptions, and perhaps the presidency itself,” Indian.
This statement came after Trump called Ron DeSantis’ six-week abortion ban in Florida a terrible mistake.
“Donald Trump may think it’s terrible. I think protecting babies with heartbeats is noble and fair. I am proud to have signed the heartbeat bill in Florida and know Iowa has similar legislation.
“I don’t know how you can even claim to be somehow pro-life if you’re criticizing states for enacting protections for babies who have heartbeats,” the governor said. who is also competing for the Republican nomination.
However, Trump insisted that his party’s approach must be nuanced to be more consistent with the cases of some women.
“To win in 2024, Republicans must learn to speak appropriately about abortion,” he reiterated.
Later, through a publication on the platform on Truth Social He recalled that, during his time as president of the nation, he appointed three Supreme Court judges who were key to overturning the verdict on the Roe v. Wade, which gave women the right to choose whether or not to continue with a pregnancy.
“For 52 years, people talked, spent huge amounts of money, but couldn’t get the job done. I did the job! Thanks to the three great Supreme Court justices I appointed, this issue has been returned to the States,” he wrote.
Despite the wide advantage that the former president has in the polls through which Republican voting intentions are measured, a sector of conservatives does not view favorably the position taken by Trump on abortion.
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